Check out the latest from our staff in our Forum For Thought
Colorado’s efforts to align education and workforce needs in rural communities
February 4, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin talks about the promising efforts underway in Colorado to align education and workforce opportunities for students.
The Intersection Between CTE and Afterschool Programs: Perkins V
July 23, 2019Thomasena Thomas writes about Perkins V, a legislation that aims to increase learner access to high-quality CTE programs.
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- Accountability
- COVID-19 Response
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- English Language Learners
- Assessment
- Research-practice partnerships
- Alternative Education
- College and Career Readiness in OST
- Carl D. Perkins Act
- Equity
- Deeper Learning
- First-Generation College Students
- Data Management
- Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Learning
- Intermediaries
- Career Pathways
- Justice-Involved Youth
- Educator Preparation and Professional Development
- OST System Building
- College and Career Readiness and Success
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Reengagement
- Deeper Learning
- Research Evidence in Policymaking
- Opportunity Youth
- Wraparound Supports
- Postsecondary Education
- Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Personalized Learning
- School and Community Partnerships
- Service Learning
- Skill Development
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Rural Populations
- Skill Development
- Social and Emotional Learning
- State-Level Policies
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- System Strategies and Approaches
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- Youth Populations
- Youth in Foster Care
- STEM
- Work-Based Learning
- Policies & Legislation
- Youth with (Dis)abilities
- Youth Leadership and Voice
Colorado’s efforts to align education and workforce needs in rural communities
February 4, 2020Dr. Loretta Goodwin talks about the promising efforts underway in Colorado to align education and workforce opportunities for students.
The Intersection Between CTE and Afterschool Programs: Perkins V
July 23, 2019Thomasena Thomas writes about Perkins V, a legislation that aims to increase learner access to high-quality CTE programs.
Setting State Equity Goals takes Planning & Partnerships
October 16, 2018Loretta Goodwin offers insight into how states can set equity goals to ensure students have access to a quality education.
Getting Back to School & Setting the Tone
August 28, 2018Leslie Byford discusses the educational essentials that educators, teachers, and parents should consider as they head back to school.
Highlights from Deeper Learning 2018 – and why you should attend in 2019!
April 30, 2018Dr. Loretta Goodwin, recaps her visit to High Tech High for the annual Deeper Learning convening.
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 4: So Much to Learn! How do Young People Do It?
April 17, 2018Betsy Brand discusses the importance and value of expanded learning and skill development to conclude our series on AYPF’s policy goals.
Don’t just Shadow; Do something! What I Learned from Shadowing A Student
March 20, 2018Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares her recent experience shadowing a student at a local high school.
Feedback with Fixes – What we learned to improve our study tours
February 19, 2018Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares how a year-long evaluation of our study tours informed our work for the better.
AYPF Policy Pillars, Part 2: No More Square Pegs in Round Holes – Personalized Learning
February 6, 2018Betsy Brand spotlights personalized learning in part-two of our series on AYPF’s policy goals.
So Done with 2017? Take heart: positive policies, practices, and programs persist!
December 12, 2017Betsy Brand looks back on 2017 and offers this message of optimism as the New Year approaches.
Questions We’re Still Asking About Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
November 28, 2017Carinne Deeds discusses five key questions about social and emotional learning that are worth continued exploration.
Messages from Educators on Social and Emotional Learning
November 14, 2017Carinne Deeds gets the 411 from educators about what they want policymakers to know about social and emotional learning.
Don’t Doubt Detroit
October 17, 2017Guest blogger Emily Liebtag shares why Detroit schools should not be counted out, following attendance at a recent Hewlett Foundation gathering in Detroit, Mic…
Listen Deeply to Learn Deeply
September 19, 2017Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares reflections and lessons on the importance of listening after attending a recent Hewlett Foundation meeting.
A Bigger Picture: Innovation in CTE and Career Pathways in Ohio
July 19, 2017Danny Gillis explores how career and technical education (CTE) can strengthen equity.
Making Media to Make Sense of Media
July 6, 2017Guest bloggers Wendy Rivenburgh and Kate Goddard explore the powerful and urgent opportunity to build young people’s media literacy through media making.
How We Can Move From Seeing To Experiencing Deeper Learning
June 27, 2017Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how we can move from seeing to experiencing deeper learning.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Community Walks Foster Equity and Deeper Learning
June 20, 2017Betsy Brand shares the innovative practice of community walks to promote equity and understanding.
Courageous State Leadership for Educational Equity – Daunting, but Necessary
June 13, 2017Dr. Loretta Goodwin shares why courageous state leadership for educational equity is daunting, but Necessary.
New Promise in a Historic Rural High School Through Project-Based Learning
April 11, 2017Alan Richard describes how Scott’s Branch High School in rural South Carolina has addressed racial segregation, poverty, and poor student outcomes.
